Though we love San Francisco, there’s nothing wrong with a weekend getaway! Find some of our favorite nearby destinations, day trips, and hidden gems that are just a quick trip outside of the city.
Just 30 minutes south of San Francisco is a beautiful historic estate with sprawling gardens. Filoli is well known for its gardens that bloom with thousands of flowers every spring, and it also hosts a range of unique e...
Capitola Village is the adorable beachfront heart of , California, a small community in Santa Cruz County. The historic town has been an iconic destination on the Monterey Bay for nearly 150 years, famous for its charm...
, Bad Bunny came to the Bay Area to perform the (which was the most-watched halftime show in the history of the championship). There were many speculations of where the star musician would stay, but have concluded he...
Guerneville, California has long attracted visitors who come to enjoy a retro resort experience on the Russian River, visit casual eateries and historic queer businesses on the main drag, and explore towering redwood fo...
June Lake is sometimes called the "Switzerland of California" for its dramatic mountain views and each winter. The small lakeside resort town is tucked away near Mammoth Mountain in the Eastern Sierra. Families often...
At the edge of California near the Nevada border, sits a pristinely preserved that dates back to the . The town's origins date to 1859, when W.S. Body found small amounts of gold in the area, and a mill was built in 18...
Some of California's most unique attractions are found in Calaveras County, which is famous for its century-old and for having the most show caves of any other county in the state. In addition to California Caverns, w...
With its sunny, mild weather and close access to some of California's best snow, Bishop is a charming from the Bay Area. In fact, SFO is one of the few airports that offers direct flights to Bishop taking just over an...
While we're accustomed to enjoying dozens of fantastic local along the coast near San Francisco, the Bay Area also hides some underrated riverside towns that make for a memorable local . Among WorldAtlas' recent list...
California is known for its stunning coastline, from dramatic bluffs to long stretches of sandy beaches. Now, a part of the Sonoma Coast that had been privately owned is finally open to the public for the first time in...